Monthly Archives: March 2012
Perfect Picture Book – Friday
Herbert The Brave Sea Dog A True New Zealand Story Author/Illustrator: Robyn Belton First Published : in 2008 by Molly Paul Books. Ages: 3 – 7 Theme: Faith, belief, devotion, survival, historical fiction, First Lines: Herbert was a small dog … Continue reading
Phyllis’s Adventure in Kiwiland.
*Yawn* Arrrr what a brill sleep. Morning Bro, morning Sis! Had to leave real early this morning, and take Diane’s hubby to work then on to a garage as the car was due for a warrant, so we waited and … Continue reading
She Made It!!!
Yes that cute little traveller finally made it down under yesterday afternoon. Unfortunately I was working so I picked her up late afternoon, and luckily today have time off work to show her around my lovely city. If you haven’t … Continue reading
PERFECT PICTURE BOOK – FRIDAY
TWO LITTLE BUGS Author: Mark Sommerset Illustrator: Rowan Sommerset Published by: Dreamboat Books Ages: 0 – 12 years. Theme: Friendship, Lonely, anxiety, believe First Lines: Two little bugs sitting on a leaf, One on the top…. One underneath. Synopsis: From … Continue reading
Walking the Write Track with Donna
Have you ever come across a blog that caught your eye, and fed the inquisitive mind? A Blog that wiped away the wrinkled tension across your brow after a long day of work. One that makes you stop and think … Continue reading
Kiwi – SCBWI: 1st Conference 2012
It was lovely meeting everyone again on this our first local SCBWI meeting here in kiwi land. Francis Plumpton our fearless leader introduced Sandra Morris, author/illustrator and guest, who runs the Sandra Morris Illustration Agency, promoting illustrators, runs workshops, along with … Continue reading
How could I Forget!
I raced downstairs this morning and popped myself in front of my laptop for an hour of checking and answering emails, visiting blogs and reworking my latest picture book manuscript, before my hubby and I ventured out for our usual … Continue reading
“PERFECT PICTURE BOOK” – FRIDAY
Milly, Molly and Betelgeuse New Zealand Author: Gill Pittar Illustrator: Cris Morrell Ages: 4 – 8 years Published by: Milly Molly Books / MM House Publishing Theme: Love, Understanding, Differences, Feelings, Special, questions. Opening Line: “We may look different, but … Continue reading
’PERFECT PICTURE BOOK’ – Friday
My Own Stories First Writing Adventures in Literacy Author: Ruth Thomson Publisher and Illustrator: Chrysalis Education, 2004 Ages: About 7 years and up Theme: NonFiction, Language, Creative Writing, Art, Illustration Opening Line: Once upon a time, an old man planted … Continue reading
THE KREATIV AND SUNSHINE AWARDS
I am one lucky bunny lately, with winning prizes and now awards, and it’s only just the first week of March! Earlier this year I received the prestigious “Kreativ Blog” award from that handsome young dude over on “This Kid … Continue reading
